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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
2
A local editorial urges strong action against vagrants and liquor sellers, arguing for fining idle poor and public shaming. It condemns Roosevelt era policies and criticizes Congress for waste, while praising western recovery and national wealth expansion. The pieceimen discusses Decoration Day observances and calls for stricter enforcement to remove undesirable citizens.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists names for treasurer and clerk of district court and a second district state senate race. It mentions Bernard J. Sheridan for Congress if nominated, and contains disjoint quotes about henpecked women, society in New York, and unverified reports about Mrs. Guennessy.
A string of aphoristic lines on marriage, wealth, pride, and virtue attributes. The fragment hints at personal folly and social norms, noting weddings, deception, sacrifice, and disappointment in a scattered, reflective voice attributed to Estelle Kidille in the Minneapolis Messenger.
Commissioners meet on Monday to discuss equalization as residents anticipate changes to the new tax law. Officials report countywide property values rising with railroads and city real estate seeing large jumps. Douglas County's total assessment nears 25 million dollars as the board weighs increases or reductions to reflect true value.
May 30 1908 designated as a legal holiday by proper authority. City offices and public work will be closed and suspended to allow solemn patriotic exercises at the cemetery. Citizens encouraged to suspend business. Attest: Mayor Barker and City Clerk Brosks. Lawrence Kansas May 28 08.
An old advertisement claims the Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder problems and rheumatic trouble with a two month bottle treatment. It directs readers to mail order and to send for testimonials from Dr EW Hall of St Louis at 2926 Olive Street.
Rain last night was heavy with swollen streams and soaked farms. Weeds grow while crops lag behind as harvests look poor. Wheat in Douglas area hurt, Ness county drier yet reports show water standing and some wheat dead, leading to expected heavy losses. A man arrested for cutting a neighbor’s fence. August Benson applies for naturalization papers with hearing set November 9. Dr. G W Jones treats a bite of a rat.
Local ads promote Rutger Alcantara Diamond and King Russell stallions with fees from 10 to 20 dollars, describe colts and breeding outcomes, list breeder Charles E. Sutton in Lawrence and multiple farms offering Percheron and Standardbred stock, plus service costs and living-cost insurance terms.
Classified items include hat cleaning ads for Panama, Felt, and Stetson hats with Hat Hospital contact. Rork Bicycle Shop advertises tires and repairs at 1617 Mass Street. Official notices announce appointments and final settlement for Douglas County Kansas estates of Harry Sedgwick and Charles Johnson with Administrators and Matilda Johnson seeking discharge.
Mr Norman and Coulter promise endorsement of a medicine described as bitters. The text claims it is good for everybody and provides general relief, but details are fragmented and unclear. No verifiable details on efficacy or usage are provided.
A fragmented Lawrence Kansas column lists numerous wanted ads for help, housing, and services. Entries include household help and board, waitresses, nurses, young men seeking summer work, and furnished rooms. Also wants for a girl or woman for general housework, two unfurnished rooms, and several employment or trade offers amid farm and real estate notes.
Classifieds list several rental offers including a five room house with well and small barn for eight dollars monthly and a five room settage with bath gas and water. Contact addresses include Rhode Island Street Bell 1606 and 1109 New York Street Home 933 white and stub taileyt Lines opars and brand eyes. Also multiple lost items mention a missing lady’s small cape in front of House’s store and a vanished geld hound with open ears, plus an item at Marks' Jewelry store.
Do You Think For Yoursall a booklet of ingredients with professional endorsements will be mailed free to any reader sending name and address to Dr V Pisroe in Baile, N. J. The text advertises a printed formula of a medicinal tonic and claims endorsements from medical authorities.
Mrs. Barcomie and Mr and Mrs eastport hosted visitors Tuesday evening. Amanda Larsen from Lawrence is staying with Charity. Hawrenee Woellman earned from Emperid and her daughter in this vicinity. Mrs. Wan Koller recovering from illness. Dollie Smith of Lawrence visiting friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Bird Erwin visited Oliver Garner. Mrs. Walter Smith visiting her mother at Simweed Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Moore at Lawes in the vicinity. Mrs. Will Ley and son Enel were visitors Tuesday.
Robert KR Watts of Salem Missouri reports five year kidney trouble ended by Foley's Kidney Cure after trying doctors and remedies with no relief. He states less than two bottles cured him and he is now well. The ad notes summer kidney issues from heat or excess drinking and urges use of Foley's Kidney Cure. Barber & Son advertise in the notice and mention Bavin appointed public instructor of the G A R in Kansas.
Members of Aguda Lodge No CALM are asked to attend the funeral of Brother Fry Freneh on Friday May at 2:00 pm. Services will be held at Yehemiak Os. Carl Phillips W M and J Me Turner Secretary present the notice with lodge members signed as attending.
A bank emphasizes faithful observance of sound methods through its loan department providing funds in times of need. The institution presents itself as invulnerable in wealth and personal integrity, underscoring a disciplined financial approach and a dedicated directorate.
I have relocated my stock to 1015 Maas Street where I will continue to buy and sell new and used clothing hats and related items.
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